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New budget features ‘slight’ tax increase for Orchard Lake residents
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Officials in Orchard Lake Village have approved the budget for the new fiscal year, describing the city’s finances as strong. Photo by Erin Sanchez
BY GENA JOHNSON
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ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE — The city of Orchard Lake Village began its new fiscal year July 1. “Yes, we’ll see a slight increase in our property taxes,” said Gerry McCallum, the city manager of Orchard Lake Village. “Our budget is based upon the millage rate that is established for the city operating (millage) and based upon the taxable value of the property.” The city has seen an increase of 4.75-5% in overall taxable values, so residents can expect to see a similar increase in their property taxes during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Budget process and funds
The 2025-26 budget was unanimously approved and ad-
See BUDGET on page 8A
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Artists return for West Bloomfield show BY GENA JOHNSON
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now in its 22nd year, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will return to West Bloomfield this weekend. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Parking is free behind Corewell Health Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake Road. The show spans several blocks along the road. There will be nearly 130 artists specializing in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, phoSee ART on page 22A
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Scott Bayless said he enjoys creating pretty flowers out of glass.